In 2016, before the first volume of the three-part graphic novel by world renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood was released, a lot of interviews with her flooded comics news websites, as well as the literary subsections of major newspapers. Mike Richardson described it: “a bold and unforgettable new character, paying homage to both classic pulp…
Cracking Open the Egg: William Gibson’s Alien 3
William Gibson’s Alien 3 Tamra Bonvillain (colorist), Johnnie Christmas (writer and artist), William Gibson (original screenplay), Nate Piekos (letterer) Dark Horse Comics August 7, 2019 In his author(ish) foreword, William Gibson relays the story of how he, an Alien/s fan, supposes he surprised and dismayed the studio by delivering a script for Alien 3 that…
Alien 3 #1: Not Bad for an Unproduced Screenplay
Alien 3: The Unproduced Screenplay #1 Tamra Bonvillain (colors), Daniel Chabon (editor), Johnnie Christmas (story adaptation, art), William Gibson (story), Nate Piekos (letters) Dark Horse Comics November 14, 2018 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. When James Cameron introduced some badass marines in his follow…
The FOLD Festival Adds Comics to the Mix
The Festival of Literary Diversity’s goal is right there in the title. Its mandate is to celebrate and provide a platform for diverse voices in literature. But FOLD’s diversity goes a step beyond the people creating the literature, explained Karen Richardson, a member of the festival board and planning committee. It also showcases the diversity of…